Best Kuwaiti Red Lentil Soup Shaurabat Adas Recipes

KUWAIT RED LENTIL SOUP (SHAURABAT ADAS)

Steps:

• In a frying pan, heat butter or olive oi over medium heat and add the finely chopped onion.
• Fry slowly until transparent, do not brown.
• Stir in garlic and spices (not the salt), then add chopped fresh tomatoes.
• Pick through the lentils making sure to remove any bad ones.
• Place the lentils in a sieve and rinse under cold running water.
• Put into a large pot and add 6 cups water. Bring to the boil, skimming off the scum.
• Once the lentils and water have come to the boil, add the onion mixture along with the dried black limes, each pierced with a fork (be careful when you do this) , also add the chopped, potato.
• Return to the boil and boil gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• Add salt to taste, and a little more water if soup looks too thick.
• Simmer gently for a further 25-30 minutes, uncovered, until the lentils and potato are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot in bowls with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze on to individual portions.
• Enjoy!

SHORBAT ADAS(MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP)

Steps:

• Wash and drain lentils.
• In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, then let simmer on medium/low for about 35 minutes.
• Make sure to stir occasionally to avoid the lentils burn or sticking to the pot.
• Serve in with lemon wedges, on side.
• Enjoy!